This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A viral inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is: A) spina bifida B) poliomyelitis ... (Read 97 times)

CQXA

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 546
A viral inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is:
 
  A) spina bifida
  B) poliomyelitis
  C) hydrocephalus
  D) amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Question 2

Telemetry involves all of the following EXCEPT ________.
 
  A) it monitors a patient's heart rate
  B) the patient wears electrodes in the coronary care unit
  C) the nurse watches the patient's heart rhythm
  D) it uses radiopaque contrast dye to outline a blood vessel



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

iceage

  • Guest
Answer to Question 1

B
Explanation: A viral inflammation of the gray matter of the spinal cord is poliomyelitis. Spina bifida is a congenital defect in the walls of the spinal canal in which the laminae of the vertebra do not meet or close. Hydrocephalus is an accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the brain's ventricles. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a disease characterized by muscular weakness and atrophy due to degeneration of motor neurons of the spinal cord.

Answer to Question 2

D
Explanation: A) Telemetry does do this.
B) Telemetry does do this.
C) Telemetry does do this.
D) Correct This describes angiography, not telemetry.




CQXA

  • Member
  • Posts: 546
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Excellent


olderstudent

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

Tobacco depletes the body of vitamins A, C, and E, which can result in any of the following: dry hair, dry skin, dry eyes, poor growth, night blindness, abscesses, insomnia, fatigue, reproductive system problems, sinusitis, pneumonia, frequent respiratory problems, skin disorders, weight loss, rickets, osteomalacia, nervousness, muscle spasms, leg cramps, extremity numbness, bone malformations, decayed teeth, difficulty in walking, irritability, restlessness, profuse sweating, increased uric acid (gout), joint damage, damaged red blood cells, destruction of nerves, infertility, miscarriage, and many types of cancer.

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library